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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-23 at 06:02
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Lebanon strike kills two in Banbetiya al-Fouqa
Rubio pitches Iran deal to Gulf leaders
Netanyahu mulls Likud top ten reshuffle
The time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Regional Impacts, the Lebanese Army deploys its forces on roads leading to southern Lebanon to prevent Lebanese citizens from reaching the area.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, reports from Lebanon say the Israeli Defense Forces attacked Banbetiya al-Fouqa, leaving two people dead and two wounded, described as the first Israeli strike in Lebanon after three days without attacks. Iran sets Lebanon's red line, rejecting a claim about nuclear inspectors and saying IAEA inspectors will not be allowed into damaged facilities, while warning against Israeli attacks in Beirut and south Lebanon. Lebanese sources also report Israeli fire toward people at the outskirts of the Hadath’a village, with tanks and D-9 bulldozers observed, and a separate report notes a death and two injuries from Israeli fire at a debris-clearing site in Nabatieh al-Fouqa.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, a discussion of the US–Iran deal cycle notes that the memorandum of understanding is seen by some as a deflating anticlimax rather than a clear victory for Israel, prompting questions about what Israel actually gained and highlighting roles in talks led by JD Vance and mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, along with a deconfliction arrangement in Lebanon that does not include Israel. Separately, Swiss technical talks between the US and Iran concluded in a positive and constructive atmosphere, with progress cited and plans for higher-level negotiations; the next stage will involve senior officials, with Iran’s Ghalibaf and Araghchi, and the United States’ JD Vance taking on major roles, and Lebanon noted as part of the broader peace framework. In parallel, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to the Gulf to pitch the Iran peace deal to Gulf Arab leaders, including in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain, where officials are weighing elements of the draft that include no missile limits, a proposed reconstruction fund, and expanded Tehran influence over regional security and shipping lanes, drawing private concern from some GCC members about concessions and potential shifts in regional dynamics.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prime Minister Netanyahu is weighing reserving seats for Sa’ar and Kahlon in the top ten of the Likud list, with a possible inclusion for Haim Bibas and discussions about adding Ari Spitz, the wounded Gaza veteran, to the roster. The Likud is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss the party’s future and whether to replace primaries with a selection committee system, with leadership and party officials pressing for decisive moves ahead of the next elections.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Petro lost Colombia’s election and has blamed Israel for hacking the vote, offering no public proof, a pattern some observers note as part of anti-Israel conspiracy narratives that accompany political defeats.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Africa Israel Hotels has launched a summer campaign for 2026 featuring discounts of up to 20%, second-night reductions, third-night stays free, attractions, show tickets, and free stays for the first child at selected hotels. Booking is open from July 1 to July 15, with stays valid through September 1, at properties in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Netanya and the Dead Sea. At VERT Jerusalem, guests booking two nights or more receive a 20% discount, and those booking two nights or more from Sunday to Wednesday can choose one complimentary activity from a list of Jerusalem attractions as part of an “Attractions on us” package. At Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv, guests will receive a 20% discount.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War R
Lebanon strike kills two in Banbetiya al-Fouqa
Rubio pitches Iran deal to Gulf leaders
Netanyahu mulls Likud top ten reshuffle
The time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Regional Impacts, the Lebanese Army deploys its forces on roads leading to southern Lebanon to prevent Lebanese citizens from reaching the area.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, reports from Lebanon say the Israeli Defense Forces attacked Banbetiya al-Fouqa, leaving two people dead and two wounded, described as the first Israeli strike in Lebanon after three days without attacks. Iran sets Lebanon's red line, rejecting a claim about nuclear inspectors and saying IAEA inspectors will not be allowed into damaged facilities, while warning against Israeli attacks in Beirut and south Lebanon. Lebanese sources also report Israeli fire toward people at the outskirts of the Hadath’a village, with tanks and D-9 bulldozers observed, and a separate report notes a death and two injuries from Israeli fire at a debris-clearing site in Nabatieh al-Fouqa.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, a discussion of the US–Iran deal cycle notes that the memorandum of understanding is seen by some as a deflating anticlimax rather than a clear victory for Israel, prompting questions about what Israel actually gained and highlighting roles in talks led by JD Vance and mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, along with a deconfliction arrangement in Lebanon that does not include Israel. Separately, Swiss technical talks between the US and Iran concluded in a positive and constructive atmosphere, with progress cited and plans for higher-level negotiations; the next stage will involve senior officials, with Iran’s Ghalibaf and Araghchi, and the United States’ JD Vance taking on major roles, and Lebanon noted as part of the broader peace framework. In parallel, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to the Gulf to pitch the Iran peace deal to Gulf Arab leaders, including in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain, where officials are weighing elements of the draft that include no missile limits, a proposed reconstruction fund, and expanded Tehran influence over regional security and shipping lanes, drawing private concern from some GCC members about concessions and potential shifts in regional dynamics.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prime Minister Netanyahu is weighing reserving seats for Sa’ar and Kahlon in the top ten of the Likud list, with a possible inclusion for Haim Bibas and discussions about adding Ari Spitz, the wounded Gaza veteran, to the roster. The Likud is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss the party’s future and whether to replace primaries with a selection committee system, with leadership and party officials pressing for decisive moves ahead of the next elections.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Petro lost Colombia’s election and has blamed Israel for hacking the vote, offering no public proof, a pattern some observers note as part of anti-Israel conspiracy narratives that accompany political defeats.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Africa Israel Hotels has launched a summer campaign for 2026 featuring discounts of up to 20%, second-night reductions, third-night stays free, attractions, show tickets, and free stays for the first child at selected hotels. Booking is open from July 1 to July 15, with stays valid through September 1, at properties in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Netanya and the Dead Sea. At VERT Jerusalem, guests booking two nights or more receive a 20% discount, and those booking two nights or more from Sunday to Wednesday can choose one complimentary activity from a list of Jerusalem attractions as part of an “Attractions on us” package. At Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv, guests will receive a 20% discount.
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